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Kristina Lilley, Actress from Pasión de Gavilanes, Speaks Out After False Death Rumors
News spread rapidly on social media claiming that Kristina Lilley, the beloved actress from Pasión de Gavilanes, had passed away after battling cancer multiple times. The 61-year-old actress, who portrayed Gabriela Acevedo de Elizondo in the iconic Telemundo telenovela, has faced breast and cervical cancer in the past, and images from her chemotherapy sessions were used to fuel the hoax.
Fans were left in shock and mourning until Lilley herself addressed the rumors. Through a video on Instagram, she assured followers that she is alive and in good health. “Here I am, still here, and here I’ll stay,” she said, thanking her supporters and criticizing those who spread false news for attention.
The actress reminded everyone that the circulated photos were from her previous treatments, which she successfully completed in 2023. She remains positive and focused, continuing to inspire fans with her resilience.